Tag: rivers
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‘G60’ advises sacked Rivers lawmakers not to ”pressure” judiciary
Opposition Lawmakers in the House of Representatives under the aegis of the ” G60” have urged sacked Rivers lawmakers not to put undue pressure on the judiciary. The spokesperson for the group, Rep. Ikenga Ugochinyere (PDP-Imo) made the call while addressing newsmen in Abuja.
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LARGE HAUL: NDLEA impounds N4bn codeine-laced syrup in Rivers
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Rivers State said it seized a shipment of codeine-laced cough syrup worth about ₦4bn in Rivers State in the last two weeks. The Commander of the Agency at Onne Port, Stella Ngwoke, while speaking during an event to commemorate the 2024 International Day Against Drug Abuse and…
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IED explosion: Rivers Govt. confirms detention of suspect
The Rivers Government has confirmed the detention of an unidentified man, suspected of detonating an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) near Hotel Presidential in Port Harcourt on Tuesday, is currently under custody. Dr Adaeze Oreh, the Commissioner of Health, told journalists in Port Harcourt on Wednesday, that the
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Rivers Reps caucus disowns purported leader, spokesperson
The Rivers caucus in the House of Representatives has disowned one of its members, Rep. Dumnamene Deekor as its leader and spokesman, saying he was never instructed to speak on behalf of the caucus. Rep. Awaji-Inombek Abiante, Leader of the Rivers Caucus in the house, in a statement in Abuja on Friday, dismissed a statement…
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Group faults APC over call for emergency rule in Rivers
The Concerned Citizens Forum of Nigeria (CCFN), a civil society organisation, has faulted the call for emergency rule in Rivers by Rivers chapter of All Progressives Congress (APC). Mr Promise Ekeanyanwu, the Executive Director of the group, made this known at a news conference in Abuja on Friday.
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Rivers: Lawmakers want Reps member, Ugochinyere punished
The Rivers Caucus in the House of Representatives has urged the leadership of the house to discipline Rep. Ikenga Ugochinyere (PDP-Imo) for allegedly spreading “falsehoods” on the escalating political crisis in Rivers. In a statement by the leader of the caucus, Rep. Dumnamene Dekor (PDP-Rivers), the caucus allege
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Just In: Declare a State of Emergency now, Fubara confused, police bias, APC tells FG
The All Progressives Congress, Rivers chapter has asked the Federal Government to declare a state of emergency in the state as the Governor Sim Fubara is confused and police corrupt. The APC Caretaker Committee Chairman, Chief Tony Okocha, on Wednesday made the call during a
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There’s no constitutional provisions for LG chairmen’s tenure elongation – Fubara
Gov. Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers says there is no provision for tenure elongation for elected Local Government Chairmen in the 1999 Nigerian Constitution (as Amended). Fubara made this known while addressing newsmen at the end of a security council meeting with heads of security agencies in Port Harcourt.
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Gunshots as Rivers LGA chair allegedly moves to access office
Heavy shooting at the premises of Port Harcourt City Local Government Area of Rivers State following a move by the chairman of the LGA, Hon Allwell Ihundah, to access his office.
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Vacate seats immediately- Fubara directs outgoing Rivers council chairpersons
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara has directed the administrative heads of local governments to take charge of the councils and to await further directives following the expiration of the tenure of the elected council chairpersons and councillors on Monday.